New dimensions of library and information services: An introspection (original) (raw)

Explains the concept 'new dimensions' of library and information services, highlights the emphasis on service in special libraries, presents broad categories of services in special libraries, examines bibliographic, document delivery, information and instruction services to identify new dimensions, if any, in last two decades in the country, and reports only a marginal cosmetic new dimensions seen in these services, explores the reasons for lack of new and innovative services, presents different factors which might cause changes and innovation in library and information services, discusses some anticipated new services and lastly concludes by identifying no significant innovative change in library and information services or philosophy of services and no 'new dimension' worth the name during last two decades except the external winds of information technology which at some places helped achieving speed, efficiency and effectiveness in media and mode of library and information services.

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